The site of Detroit's GLETA HQ is built with unique circumstances. The main influences on the building's site are the connectionof the Dequindre Cut and Detroit's Riverwalk. These two avenues are major pathways for foot traffic. Because of the prominence of these aspects of the site, they are ingrained into the identity of the office building.
On the first floor, there is an emphasis on openness and interactivity, bringing in the pedestrians accompanying the DequindreCut and riverfront. Situating the lobby and café up to the edge of the building further enhances this openness. Moving up to the building's tower, there is priority of daylighting and views. Orienting the facade to true north and south allow for better integration of passive shading elements, increases daylighting, and enhances the opportunity for pleasing views of the building's surroundings.
Because the future of the office is changing into a hybrid format, the second floor is conference space with dedicated areas for hotdesking and break rooms.
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